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Santa Teresa, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Santa Teresa is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,360. Elevation: 3,914 ft (1,193 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,360 Population 440/sq mi density
3,914 ft Elevation 1,193 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
32.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa is an unincorporated community in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, United States. It is home to the Santa Teresa Port of Entry and is part of the Las Cruces Metropolitan Statistical Area, although geographically it is considerably closer to El Paso, Texas, than to Las Cruces. While the United States Census Bureau defined Santa Teresa as a census-designated place (CDP), the census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. The population was 4,258 at the 2010 census and 5,044 at the 2020 census. The National Weather Service El Paso Weather Forecast Office that serves extreme western Texas and Southwestern New Mexico states is based in Santa Teresa.

People

Population1,360
Density440/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain32.6 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation3,914 ft (1,193 m)
Population1,360
Population Density440 / sq mi
Elevation3,914 ft (1,193 m)
Coordinates20.9159°, -103.8921°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation32.6 inches (829 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,360. The city sits at an elevation of 3,914 feet (1,193 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 44 business establishments.

Income: Santa Teresa vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Teresa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,914 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,914 ft (1,193 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density440/sq mi
Coordinates20.9159°N, 103.8921°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.86"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 9, 2020.

Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 59 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 45 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 144 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 113 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 127 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 92 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 141 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 127 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 107 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 129 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 126 km
Mar 14, 2004 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico M3.9 86 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 63 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 120 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 129 km
Mar 14, 2004 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico M3.6 72 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 77 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 281 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 208 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 293 km
2021 Nora Category 1 161 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 264 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 203 km
2018 Willa Category 3 280 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 70 km
2012 Bud Category 1 280 km
2011 Jova Category 2 147 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 241 km
2009 Andres Category 1 296 km
2006 John Category 3 282 km
2006 Lane Category 2 260 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 179 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 271 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 236 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 272 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 185 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 68 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 103 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 6.4 in Warmest
July 75°F (24°C) 8.9 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
September 74°F (24°C) 5.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in

Santa Teresa has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 64°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Santa Teresa

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Manuel Lopez Cotilla
Rita Perez De Moreno
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Radio Stations near Santa Teresa

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco 1210 am, am MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Santa Teresa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura "David Alfaro Siqueiros"
Casa de la Cultura "David Alfaro Siqueiros"
Casa de la Cultura de Teuchitlán
Herbario Municipal de Plantas Medicinales “Dr. David Rodríguez”
Museo
Museo
Museo De Guachimontones
Museum Los Abuelos
National Museum of the Tequila

Farmers Markets in Santa Teresa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado Ahualulco de mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Teuchitlán

Breweries in Santa Teresa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Casa Sauza

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Teresa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Teresa

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Amatlan de Jora AirportSmall Airport
Apozolco AirportSmall Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
El Trapiche AirportSmall Airport
La Ciruelilla AirstripSmall Airport
La Manga AirstripSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Popota AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Ixtapalapa AirportSmall Airport
San Martín de Bolaños AirstripSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Teresa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo de Santa Teresa

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Teresa

What is the population of Santa Teresa?

Santa Teresa has a population of 1,360 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 440 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Teresa?

Santa Teresa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Teresa?

The job market in Santa Teresa is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.

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